Raffia Woven Mules
Backless mule shoes braided from raffia palm fibers (vegetable) with soft textile soles adhesively bonded, not exceeding $3/pair. Textile materials provide the primary ground-contact surface on soles, not meeting U.S. note 5 durability. Aligns with 6404.19.42 for low-value natural fiber upper mules.
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If sports footwear like wrestling boots
Subheading note 1 defines specific sports types under leather soles, but applicable by analogy.
If resembling garment accessories vs footwear
Borderline items primarily ornamental classify as leather/textile accessories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Source raffia fiber certificates; blends with plastics risk reclass
• Value declaration critical—use FOB proofs under $3
• No mid-sole stitching; pure adhesive key
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